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Project-Based Learning

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Becoming a Luthier

Becoming a Luthier

For my grade level project, I built a tenor ukulele. I learned how to use the necessary tools for the wood work, how to come up with the measurements, and made the construction plans to actually build the instrument completely without a kit. It took about nine months to fully finish!

Powwow Dancing

Powwow Dancing

My project examines and explores the different types of Powwow dancing as well as taking a closer look at Native traditions. I present multiple types of dancing, the history and differences of each dance.

Minecraft Prom

Minecraft Prom

These are screenshots of the venue we have built for an online prom. While not yet complete, these give a fairly good idea of the final product. The event itself is scheduled for May 15; between now and then, more screenshots will likely be added to that folder. The "Buildings" subfolder has not been updated recently, but the "Progress Shots" (screenshots taken over the course of the project from the same positions and give an idea of how construction has progressed) are being updated fairly regularly and reach back to day 1.

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Avalon School

Est. 2001

Through project-based learning and genuine community engagement, Avalon cultivates curious learners who take responsibility for their education, contribute to a more equitable world, and spark hope for the future.

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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Students create their own projects as a way to complete state requirements and pursue their passions.
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Solar Boat wins First Place!

Avalon won the 2026 MERS Solar Boat Competition. Check out the article in the local news! Congrats, team!
May 21, 2026
Avalon won the 2026 MERS Solar Boat Competition. Check out the article in the local news! Congrats, team!
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Board Elections (May 7th, 2026)

Learn about the candidates for Avalon's school board.
May 7, 2026
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Learn about the candidates for Avalon's school board.
Contact:
Carrie (carrie@avalonschool.org)

Spring Gathering and Annual Meeting

Please join us! You have a chance to buy cool art, connect with Avalon staff and new families, and get a bite to eat. Also hear about the state of the school!
May 7, 2026
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Please join us! You have a chance to buy cool art, connect with Avalon staff and new families, and get a bite to eat. Also hear about the state of the school!
Contact:
Gretchen (gretchen@avalonschool.org)
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Testimonials

The inclusivity, the overall approach to learning, the staff is incredible.. I could go on and on.

Families

Survey, 2023

The advisor model is very effective. My child has forged positive, supportive relationships with their advisors which helps them be successful in all their classes. There is also a great parent community at Avalon.

Families

Survey, 2023

During my time at Avalon I was always encouraged to learn in a way that was most interesting to me. The focus on independent learning and the guiding of advisors on what could be an interesting approach to learning subjects made Avalon the best school that I have attended. Avalon was a great mixture of structured and independent learning that allowed me to take interesting courses on historical fiction, but also let me take topics into my own hands such as spending a year learning college math and working on making guides to help teach math to my peers in my advisory.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

We absolutely love Avalon and it has been a wonderful experience for my kiddo. They love the teachers and interesting topics they get to learn about, we both love the wonderful support they receive for their special education needs, they appreciate the inclusive culture of the whole school and have a great group of friends, and they have enjoyed engaging in extra curricular activities such as after school credit make up, ultimate frisbee, and robotics.

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